Compliant filed against Deepika Padukone & makers of 83 for alleged cheating

As Ranveer Singh starrer 83 is all set to find a grand release on Christmas, thr film finds itself in some unanticipated legal trouble.

Deepika Padukone and the makers of 83 are dragged into this controversial case since she is one of the producers of this movie. A case of alleged cheating has been registered against the makers of this sports drama. According to Indiatoday.in, a UAE-based financer approached the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai and has filed a complaint against the makers of ’83, alleging that his company was promised good returns by Vibri Media after they invested approximately Rs 16 crores.

However, their funds were directed into multiple agreements involving filmmakers like Kabir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and Deepika Padukone among others and the money was used for the production of ’83, without getting any written consent from the complainant. The report quoted advocate Rizwan Siddiquee who stated that his client, FZE has filed a criminal complaint against all the producers of ‘83 on the grounds of cheating and criminal conspiracy.

‘83 is directed by Kabir Khan and narrates the story of Indian cricket team’s victory at the 1983 World Cup. With Ranveer stepping into the shoes of Kapil Dev for this real life drama, Deepika will be seen essaying his onscreen wife, Romi Bhatia.